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Fashionably dressed people who hang out on Ocean Drive and frequent Miami’s trendy clubs don’t have to travel to New York for fancy clothes and accessories. In addition to its beautiful beaches and classic Art Deco architecture, Miami is also a fashion haven, with an abundance of specialty shops, mom-and-pop stores, and one-of-a-kind boutiques.

The best shops in South Beach are found in a two-block stretch of Collins Avenue or in the Lincoln Road area. Among the high-profile stores on Collins Avenue (between 6th and 9th Ave) you will find Kenneth Cole, Nicole Miller, Armani Exchange, Polo Sport, Club Monaco, Guess, Sephora, Banana Republic and Urban Outfitters. Lincoln Road (between Washington Avenue and Alton Road) is a mix of mom-and-pop shops, like BCBG Max Azria and Anthropologie, and hip boutiques like Agora, Chroma, and Neo Accessory, where celebrities shop for their fashion accessories.

Coral Gables’ famous Miracle Mile (Coral Way Avenue between 42nd Ave and Douglas Road) is home to more than 100 stores along a wide, tree-lined boulevard. Stores range from bridal boutiques to jewelry, furniture, and home fashion. The Village of Merrick Park (358 San Lorenzo Ave), with upscale retail shops nestled in an urban garden, is also nearby.

Miami has more than a dozen shopping malls. Bayside Marketplace (401 Biscayne Boulevard) is a 16-acre shopping and entertainment area on Biscayne Bay, featuring specialty shops, food, and entertainment, including a Hard Rock Café. Heading south from Miami Beach, the three-story Coco Walk (3015 Grand Ave) in Coconut Grove is a great spot for people-watching, with nearly 40 specialty shops, plus kiosks, restaurants, and clubs. The Shops at Sunset Place (5701 Sunset Drive) in South Miami is family-oriented, with a 24-screen cinemaplex, IMAX theater, Virgin Megatore, NikeTown and GameWorks. Also on the south side of the city, near the Dadeland North and South Metrorail stations, is the Dadeland Mall (7535 N Kendall Drive), with popular retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor, plus 175 specialty stores and 17 restaurants.

To the north, Bal Harbor Shops (9700 Collins Ave, north of Miami Beach) is the ultimate chic shopping spot with Hermes, Gucci, Armarni, Dior, Bulgari, Tiffany, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Lalique and Neiman Marcus. Also to the north is Aventura Mall, with a 24-screen Cineplex, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s, plus specialty stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Fossil, and Clinique, as well as several excellent restaurants. Head a bit further north to Sawgrass Mills (12801 W Sunrise Boulevard at Flamingo Road) for upscale outlet shopping.

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